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Enter tenant and landlord details, rent amount, and period. Download all monthly receipts as a single PDF.
Create Rent Receipts → HRA CalculatorWhy You Need Rent Receipts for HRA
HRA Exemption Rules (Section 10(13A))
If you receive House Rent Allowance (HRA) as part of your salary and pay rent, you can claim HRA exemption to reduce your taxable income. The exemption amount is the lowest of: actual HRA received, 50% of basic salary (metro) or 40% (non-metro), or rent paid minus 10% of basic salary.
When Are Rent Receipts Mandatory?
Rent receipts are mandatory when monthly rent exceeds Rs 3,000. Your employer requires them during the investment proof submission window (usually January-March). Without receipts, your employer will tax the full HRA component, resulting in higher TDS.
Landlord PAN Requirement
If your total annual rent exceeds Rs 1,00,000 (Rs 1 lakh), you must provide the landlord's PAN number on the rent receipts. If the landlord doesn't have a PAN, obtain a signed declaration from them stating the same. Failure to provide PAN may result in denial of HRA exemption.
What’s Included in Rent Receipt
Tenant Name & Address
Full name of the tenant (employee) and the complete rental property address including pin code for compliance.
Landlord Name & PAN
Landlord's full name and PAN number (mandatory for annual rent above Rs 1 lakh). Address included for verification.
Rental Period
Month and year for each receipt. Generate individual monthly receipts or a complete set for the financial year.
Monthly Amount
Rent amount in both figures and words. Consistent format accepted by all employers and the income tax department.
Revenue Stamp
Revenue stamp indication for cash payments above Rs 5,000. Required as per Indian Stamp Act for cash rent payments.
Signature Space
Designated space for landlord's signature. Print the PDF, get it signed, and submit to your employer for HRA proof.
How to Claim HRA Exemption
- Generate rent receipts: Use DoAide to create rent receipts for each month you paid rent during the financial year.
- Calculate HRA exemption: Use the HRA calculator to find your exemption amount. It's the lowest of: actual HRA, 50/40% of basic, or rent minus 10% of basic.
- Collect landlord PAN: If annual rent exceeds Rs 1 lakh, ensure you have the landlord's PAN number on all receipts.
- Submit to employer: During proof submission window (Jan-Mar), submit rent receipts, rent agreement copy, and landlord PAN declaration to your HR/payroll team.
- Verify in Form 16: After the financial year ends, verify that HRA exemption is correctly reflected in your Form 16 before filing ITR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to generate rent receipts for free?
Use DoAide's free rent receipt generator at tax.doaide.com/rent-receipt-generator. Enter tenant name, landlord name and PAN, rental address, monthly rent, and the period. Generate all 12 monthly receipts in one click and download as a single PDF. No signup needed.
Is a rent receipt required for HRA exemption?
Yes, if monthly rent exceeds Rs 3,000, rent receipts are mandatory for claiming HRA exemption under Section 10(13A). If annual rent exceeds Rs 1 lakh, landlord's PAN is also required. Without receipts, your employer will tax the full HRA.
What details are needed on a rent receipt?
A valid rent receipt must include: tenant name, landlord name, rental address, monthly rent amount (figures and words), payment date and period, revenue stamp (cash payments above Rs 5,000), and landlord's signature. Landlord PAN if annual rent exceeds Rs 1 lakh.
Can I generate rent receipts for the full year at once?
Yes. Enter the start and end month, and DoAide generates all monthly receipts in one go. Download the complete set as a single PDF with individual receipts for each month. Perfect for year-end HRA submission.
Is the landlord's PAN required on rent receipts?
Landlord's PAN is mandatory only when total annual rent exceeds Rs 1,00,000. Below this threshold, landlord's name and address are sufficient. If the landlord doesn't have a PAN, obtain a signed declaration from them.